This station is one of the ones that the train goes above ground which makes it great when there's…read moregood time because it doesn't have that depressing effect. It's a really big station and a lot of lights at night. No screens to have an idea of when the next train is coming. The wall sculpture is outside in the south entrance and very original and different from other stations.

There's a saying that "West End is the best End." I'm not sure if that extends to the MARTA station…read morebut the area is very underrated though. Let's dive into it. West End has a parking lot - probably the biggest parking lot too within the proximity of Downton Atlanta. I occasionally park at West End MARTA to attend sporting events. West End is also one of the stations my local bus stops at. So I'm more likely to frequent it for that reason as well. Especially if I have a North/Southbound journey to make. West End Station is local to West End Mall, Lee+White mixed use development, Wren's Nest (an underrated Atlanta landmark and staple), the Westside Beltline, and the Atlanta University Center to name a few. The station itself isn't the cleanest. I've witnessed people handle their business is various ways around the West End property. The smell is a dead give away as well. But that's neither here nor there. Generally speaking, safety is ok at West End. A few pan handlers and gray market salesman may approach but none of them usually mean any harm. Lighting in the parking lots could be better overall. The lighting is dim in the area further away from station. There is a farmer's market every now and then at the station. I've bought a few things. But I usually find myself on the way to work or not heading home so I don't typically buy stuff at the market. There's also a soccer field on the Southside of the station. It looks like an artificial grass surface that's roughly the size of a basketball court. Don't usually see people playing on it though. Last thing. The view looking north while on the boarding platform is nice. One of the best views of the football stadium and south part of Downtown Atlanta.

Marta is SMARTA. I was attending a conference that had a…read moretour from Buckhead to midtown... Traffic & parking costs said to me... Take Marta. Originated at College Park and is was faster than anticipated, cleaner than expected, and utilized by all walks of life So glad Atlanta & the State of GA invested in a rail system. Just wished it went to more destinations... Not a plus sign, but like a wheel

This Maryounstation seems to have quite a few people lingering around. Consequently, there were…read moremultiple police cars in the vicinity.

This was our home station while in Atlanta and it was pretty convenient all around…read more The station is pretty large but there is a lot of signage to ensure you are getting to where you are going in the most efficient way. When we first got off the train, we didn't look at the signs and just exited to the street so we ended up walking a lot more the first day but once you realize all the demarcations, you'll be fine. We actually found an exit closer to our hotel, without having to walk up hill. SCORE!!! The station looks clean and feels pretty safe. I agree that it's a bit dark but I kind of think it adds to the charm a bit. I love the monitors that let you know when the next train is coming. The escalators are interesting to say the least. They do take forever but they are very long and better than having to walk up 4 flights of stairs, especially with baggage. And once we found the exit that didn't involve a hill, the escalator in that area was a bit shorter.

If nothing else, this is the coolest MARTA station. It is carved out of granite and is deep…read moreunderground. I was meeting a friend nearby so I got off the train here. There were a lot of people wandering by the exit asking for money. There was also a wandering street lunatic who seemed potentially dangerous. Don't linger around the exit. The signage here was good for alerting you about inbound trains. I had purchased a round trip ticket earlier, so I did not have to deal with ticket vending machines here. My earlier experience was confusing, mostly due to the machine's UI.

I've recently started a new job that requires me to commute to downtown Atlanta for five…read moreconsecutive days. The train station I use is functional and clean, which is great for getting around. Occasionally, there are individuals who leave a mess behind, but I simply move to another train car if that happens. My main concern is the rainy weather, which can be a bit of an issue. My slacks, which happen to be from brands like Louboutin, Calvin Klein, and Michael Kors, tend to get soaked, especially around Five Points where the station's drainage system isn't ideal. The rainwater sometimes causes muddy spots on my pants, and that's not ideal, considering how my slacks lightly touch the ground. In general, the train station is quite clean, but it could definitely use some improvements for rainy days. The issue primarily arises when you exit onto the street, and it can get quite wet. That's the main point I wanted to highlight for review.

Five Points MARTA Station is the only station where MARTA riders can transfer from the trains going…read morein the north/south directions to the east/west directions and vice versa. Because of this, it's the busiest train station, based on entries and exits, in the MARTA system. Employees try to keep this station clean, but with so many train riders passing through, the station is sometimes dirty. I personally have been in this station only to transfer to another train going in a different direction, and have never physically entered or exited the station using the gates. In this station, the north/south trains of the Red line and the north-east/south trains of the Gold line run on the tracks in the lower level. The east/west trains of the Green and the Blue lines run on the tracks in the upper level. Multiple escalators, stairways and elevators allow MARTA customers to move from one level to the other. Just a word of caution: If you're slow moving and you're transferring to another level, wait until most of the crowd gets ahead of you. Otherwise, you may get pushed and jostled by people hurrying to get by you. This is especially true if you're transferring to another train either before or after an event at either State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium or Georgia World Congress Center. Signage is accurate and helpful, but you have to know in which direction you want to travel to prevent confusion. Electronic signs in the stations let riders know the approximate remaining wait times for the arriving trains. A PA announcement lets everyone in the station which train is arriving. Both levels in this station are well lit, and there are few concrete benches to sit on while waiting for trains to arrive. Just like in every train station, MARTA customers need to ensure their safety by being aware of their surroundings and not stand too close to the train tracks.

Atlanta has a streetcar that goes from downtown to Sweet Auburn. It gives you a nice tour of the…read morehistoric district. You can also go to Centennial Olympic Park. Convenient and cheap. The only bad thing is that it's slow. Good way for a tourist to get around. It isn't so much for a commuter. This can be incredibly slow. Because it follows tracks it can't change lanes if there's an obstruction. The drivers also often stop for long breaks, so don't be in a hurry to get somewhere. If you're just visiting for leisure it's good for looking around. It goes to many of the important places. This is also cheap so it's pretty okay for tourists.

This streetcar is not named desire, but then you can't have everything. Unless you really want…read moreeverything. Do you? OK we'll talk about it later. This cute streetcar wanders around Atlanta and is a little bit more for tourists than it is for locals. Nevertheless it's a really nice addition and reminds me of the South because I've seen similar things in Charlotte and other places. I'd give it a 3 star rating except that it's only a dollar and that's cool. So 4.

This is the 7th stop on Marta's Red Line going southbound. It's the 6th stop on the Gold line…read more (This stop is on both the red and gold line.) If you're going to the airport just stay on this train and ride it all the way to the end (approx. 24 minutes with 12 stops) Marta's Gold Line stops are: 1. Doraville 2. Chamblee 3. Brookhaven 4. Lenox 5. Lindbergh Center (joins the red line) 6. Arts Center ** 7. Midtown ** 8. North Avenue ** 9. Civic Center ** 10. Peachtree Center ** 11. Five Points ** 12. Garnett ** 13. West End ** 14. Oakland City ** 15. Lakewood/Ft. McPherson ** 16. East Point ** 17. College Park ** 18. Airport ** **indicates this stop is on both the red and gold line Marta's Red Line stops are of the following: 1. North Springs 2. Sandy Springs 3. Dunwoody 4. Medical Center 5. Buckhead 6. Lindbergh Center (joins gold line) ** 7. Arts Center ** 8. Midtown ** 9. North Avenue ** 10. Civic Center ** 11. Peachtree Center ** 12. Five Points ** 13. Garnett ** 14. Westend ** 15. Oakland city ** 16. East point ** 17. College Park ** 18. Airport ** **indicates this stop is on both the red and gold line Some helpful general information: Marta is $2.50 per one way trip. $9.00 for a one day pass $14 for 2 days Children under 46" ride for free. (limit 2 per one adult) $1.00 for seniors, disabled riders and medicare recipients For more information on fares and Marta stations itsmarta.com/Default.aspx Parking is limited to about 33 spaces so basically it doesn't exist. You're better off going up to Lindbergh station (about 4 miles from here) and parking there. https://www.yelp.com/biz/marta-lindbergh-center-station-atlanta?hrid=6eMAVLXudKOIR85h_SNmBQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Please note: Lindbergh's parking decks are off of Sidney Marcus behind Marta's HQ. Just type this into your GPS: 740 Sidney Marcus Blvd NE Atlanta, GA 30324. It'll get you to the parking decks. Make sure you validate your parking tickets inside the station after your trip. (FYI- College Park, Doraville, Lindbergh and North Springs stations are all $8.00 long term parking. Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Kensington, Lenox and Sandy Springs are all $5.00 for long term parking.) This is the exit you wanna take if you're going to the Atlanta Symphony, the High Museum and Atlantic station (it's about a mile away and there is a free shuttle. You can walk it on a nice day. It'll take you 25 minutes or so) The free Atlantic Station shuttle schedule https://asfreeride.transloc.com/t/routes/4006282 1058th review 12/28/2017

Conveniently located. Air conditioning may not be working so they have industrial fans…read more Not much seating if waiting for your train so I recommend watching the train times.

marta service is worse than 1, try 0. there is no one at marta that gives a damn, and when you…read morelodge a complaint it falls on death ears. i was listening to the comments on the sight about reach, they were all white, is there another marta that only carters to the white cliente in this city? i thought this was an equal opportunity, but i guess not. after being on hold for over an hour, they hang-up!!!!! marta needs to be dismantled and reconstructed with people who know and understand what a transportation company does. i don't know how the hell you have stayed in business, but you carter to whites and they will always stand up for you!

Called this number to find out what time train started to airport to no avail. No humans answer…read morephone and can't get senior discounts.

I love MARTA! I was living in Atlanta when the system was built. It made a huge difference in the…read moreamount of time it took to navigate the city known for its traffic congestion. The difficulty of driving the combined I-85/75 through the midst of town at high rates of speed is dreaded & avoided by most out of towners. In the midst of 80mph bumper to bumper traffic, it's difficult for those not familiar with the correct exit lane. When my middle aged son, who has lived in NYC for decades, had a business trip to Atlanta he rented a car. On his return trip to the airport I asked if he planned to go through the middle of town or around the perimeter highway. He responded "the middle of town". I chuckled mentally waiting to hear his reaction. When I finally asked, the NYC driver responded "They go fast.....REALLY fast!" With MARTA you avoid this. There was controversy before construction regarding the counties that would participate in MARTA. In the beginning only Atlanta/Fulton County participated. My 2nd apartment complex on Piedmont Road was new when my roommates and I moved in during 1972. The complex was demolished to build the Lindbergh MARTA station. By that time I was living in East Cobb. But old pictures still provide remembrances of that place in its earlier time. The system has created such easy and fast access, avoiding the traffic congestion that had always been a part of Atlanta. Park & Ride lots provide for riders who aren't in walking distance. Decades after I moved to Coastal Virginia I took my then teenage son to see a musical theatre production at the gorgeous Fox Theater. I chose a hotel close to the Fox. We were able to get onto MARTA inside the airport and exit within a block of our hotel. We walked to the Fox and nearby restaurants. We took MARTA to my longtime shopping center of choice, Lenox Square. Treating him to a hot dog at the legendary Varsity Restaurant was easy with MARTA. Navigating around Atlanta was so easy without a vehicle. It's been over a decade since I last visited the place in which I spent my early adulthood. Still dear to my heart, I'd love to see the expansion of the MARTA line and the conveniences it has added.

1. Buses are notoriously late, cancelled, or show up at random times. Do not try to schedule a ride…read moreusing this. If you do, add an additional 30-45 minutes per transfer. 2. Multiple buses on the same route routinely travel back to back within a minute of each other (looking at you #15). 3. Bus routes dwindle during peak times. It's an ongoing issue. 4. Bus departures are not posted in plain view at terminuses or bus stops. 5. Schedules are suggestions, not actually followed by buses. 6. Half the pay stations on buses don't work. 7. Trains are overcrowded and few in-between on the weekends. 8. Need a refund? Don't bother asking. They will not respond or refund you. All purchases may as well be final. -1000/10 wouldn't recommend. I routinely walk 3 miles a day due to the inconsistency of MARTA.

Marta is hit-or-miss. Recently I'm finding that they have "mechanical issues" quite often, which…read morehave been resulting in long delays and subsequently, overcrowded train cars. I'm not sure if their due for system-wide maintenance or what, but these frequent inconveniences are no bueno. A few mitigating factors, however, make MARTA a pretty decent experience for the most part: Namely, the customer service reps actually answer the phone! It's refreshing to be able to speak to a live person when I have a concern. Additionally, it's definitely an effective alternative to having to deal with Atlanta's infamous traffic issue, as long as where you're going is near a station or bus stop. All in all, its ok... not the worst, not the best.

What a shit-show! They never have a plan for major events downtown. Tonight there was a record…read morebreaking attendance soccer game AND a WNBA game and the escalators at the Dome Station didn't work. We had to walk all the way up to Peachtree Station. Most incompetently run city rail system in the nation. EMBARRASSING!!!